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Are nuts bad when trying to loose fat?

melindaxl Posts: 48 Joined: 2003/12/30	2004/01/19, 08:23 PM I'm trying to loose fat and I know nuts are high in calories and fat! If I can have some nuts, what should be a limit? Does anyone have any idea? I don't eat meat or dairy products! I only eat little fruit, plenty of green vegetables, some beans, 2 soy protein shakes and 8 egg whites a day! The egg whites come from a carton! 1 egg serv. has only 30 cal. 6g protein and 0g of fat! I'm trying to make sure I get enough protein a day, and I'm trying to use what I can, but I don't want to use something that won't help me loose fat! I've also heard that nuts help burn fat, but I still want to know, if that's true then what would be my limit? I have around 1300-1400 calories a day, plus 100-200 more calories from condaments! (fat & sugar free though!) Would anyone know the answer to this question? Thanks for your time! Have a great day! Melindaxl
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/01/20, 09:44 AM Nuts are a good source of protein and 'good' fats. However, they are high in calories. I think 2 oz.=about 170-200 calories. If you are trying to lose fat, then you have to create that caloric deficit. If you can fit nuts into your diet plan while maintaining a caloric deficit, you should. But remember to eat them in moderation. Personally nuts are like Lay's potato chips to me. I find it hard to eat just one. Almonds=spectacular.
melindaxl Posts: 48 Joined: 2003/12/30	2004/01/20, 10:49 AM Thanks agamble! I agree! When I try to eat just 1oz or 2 I end up almost eating a whole cup! So I think I'm going to try to say away from them most of the time and just eat a cup of beans instead! beans are Less fat and more filling! Thanks for your time! Have a great day! Melindaxl
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/01/20, 10:52 AM 1 oz. of walnuts a day is fine. They are probably the best in ratio of Omega 3-6. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
melindaxl Posts: 48 Joined: 2003/12/30	2004/01/20, 04:42 PM Thanks bb1fit that makes since! I'll make sure when I have them to only have 1oz of less a day! Thanks for your time! Have a great day! Melindaxl
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/01/20, 07:05 PM Almonds would probably be your next best. They too are a good nut, but walnuts are a bit better in the omega 3's. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/01/21, 07:01 AM Okay I just have to ask. Rate these-cashews, peanuts, pecans. (my fingers are crossed).